Kindergarten Paraeducator: Small-Group Instruction & Support

DeKalb County School District; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Grove Elementary School within the DeKalb County School District is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers and help students meet high academic expectations through small group and individualized instruction.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with team members, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, and assist with classroom management, assessment, and materials preparation to ensure a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from an accredited college/university.
• High school diploma or GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and related recordkeeping.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials for student use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Instructional support

Education

60 sem hours / 90 qtr hours

HS diploma/GED + GACE paraprofessional

Job description

Cedar Grove Elementary School within the DeKalb County School District is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers and help students meet high academic expectations through small group and individualized instruction.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with team members, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, and assist with classroom management, assessment, and materials preparation to ensure a positive learning environment for students.